Month: September 2013

Get Down With Body Parts

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555534_375206492510272_182105325_nWe already posted a couple new tracks from the upcoming Body Parts LP, Fire Dream, due out October 29th on Father Daughter Records.  Today the band are sharing with us yet another new track in the form of this new jam “People”.  Yet again we are treated to some delightful electronic based pop music that’s sure to brighten your Tuesday.  Looking very much forward to this album.

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Pop Rock from Piskie Sits

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piskiesitsIf you’re like me, growing up in the 90s really defined who I am as a listener; I always think first to that time period when thinking of how to make nods to acts I dig.  In the case of Piskie Sits, I don’t think there’s one particular thing that makes me look back over a decade, especially since the Malkmus shout is very much alive in the now.  All I can say is that I can picture myself bouncing and rocking to this hit with all my friends back in the day; it makes it all the more special that it still resonates today!  The group will release Creature Feature via Philophobia in October.

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Download: Piskie Sits – Feat. Pharrell Williams [MP3]

The Soft Side of Dead Gaze

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Dead GazeIt’s interesting that this track should come out today, just days after I witnessed the noisier side of Dead Gaze here in Austin.  If you read my review, hinting that the group might have been too loud at points, you wouldn’t even guess this is the same group.  This is the new single from the band’s Brain Holiday, which comes out on October 22nd via FatCat Records.  It’s a soft piece of delightful pop music, demonstrating that Cole Furlow has much more to offer his listeners with his upcoming release.  If you’re looking for a tune that has dreamier qualities, then you’ll definitely be glad you stopped by here today.

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Show Pics: Austra @ The Mohawk (9.13)

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I really enjoy the nights when I can double up shows. A positive of the noise ordinance regulations is that the outdoor shows at Stubb’s and The Mohawk finish early enough to head over to another venue to do more shimmying. We already shared show notes and pics from Dent May, now we have some Austra love.

This ended up being a very photogenic show. DIANA was a pleasant surprise and the light show and ever-improving stage presence of Katie Stelmanis made Austra a true headliner.

Click through for some notes and plenty of pics…

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New Music from Blessed Feathers

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blessedfeathersWe’ve all got tastes that go all over the place, so why not indulge ourselves and travel that way with Blessed Feathers who offer up the softer side of Wisconsin.  One reason to take note is that the person who produced the group’s record is Kevin McMahon, who has the Walkmen and Real Estate under his belt, so you know the songs are going to sound beautiful.  But, producers can’t work without great songs, and I’m pretty sure you could file this away as such, offering gentle melodies and a wonderful female backing vocal, all servicing the focal point of Donivan Berube’s voice. The band will release Order of the Arrow on November 5th, featuring this hit.

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Download: Blessed Feathers – Real Song For Emily [MP3]

Propulsive Rocker from Blanche Blanche Blanche

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blancheI’m really enjoying this new track from Blanche Blanche Blanche.  The Brooklyn group has just announced the release of their debut, Breaking Mirrors, which comes out via Wharf Cat Records on November 5th.  It’s a smooth rocking jam, with this bubbling groove that just pushes the pace from the get-go.  It definitely has this old school brattiness too, which you know I’m going to enjoy.  It’s not necessarily a punk rock anthem, but it’s pretty close, and I expect the live performances from Sarah Smith to match her display here.  Let’s all rock it out today.

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Download the New Single from ODESZA

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artworks-000057705660-fz57u7-t500x500I figure if we want to cover music, we should probably try to cover all of it, right? This new track from ODESZA isn’t my typical fair, as it’s mostly, if not entirely samples, but there’s something about it that’s really caught my attention. I like the rising action of the track, yet it holds back not completely giving into the need for a dropped beat that explodes in your ears.  Also, I like the careful little glitches placed here and there, encouraging me to listen actively, which is how it should be.  You can pick up the new My Friends Never Die EP tomorrow when it’s released!

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Download: ODESZA – If There’s Time [MP3]

Adios Ghost Take Us in a New Direction

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75159_540445102636607_944786907_nBack in January, I helped introduce you guys to rising Brooklyn band Adios Ghost and their brand of quirky pop music.  Well today the band are bringing us their latest single called “Splitting Glass”.  It has much more of an electronic feel to it than what we heard back in the winter.  I dig the blend of their original folky pop sound with the interesting synth noises going on in the background.  All in all, a great track that really peaks around the 4:00 minute mark in an incredible rising action.  Stay tuned as we hear more from these guys.

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Show Preview: Disappears @ Red 7 (9.18)

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Date Wednesday, September 18th
Location Red 7
Doors 9:00 PM
Tickets $10 from Red 7


Let’s be honest Austin, there’s tons of shows coming and going from here until December, but, I’m going out on a limb and saying that this is definitely a show you cannot miss!  The openers, The Young, are from Austin, so that’s always good to go out and support, but the two co-headliners, Disappears and Weekend, are just ridiculously good.  Both bands have released incredible records (Era and Jinx respectively) within the last couple of months, and both of those albums should pop up on every year-end list, if the music world knows what’s good for it. It’s going to be loud, but it’s going to be beautiful, making Wednesday night’s show something you’ll regret if you don’t find yourself at Red 7.

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Download: Weekend – Mirror [MP3]

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